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Ultimate Team, a free-to-play downloadable addition to EA’s FIFA 11, is to get a significant functionality update on Xbox 360 and PS3, the publisher has announced. Since its launch, Ultimate Team has served more than 65m game sessions with 171m trades being made and 275bn coins spent in the auction …

UK publisher Funbox Media has teamed up with accessories firm Imp Gaming to produce Combo Packs for Wii. Each product combines one of Funbox’s Wii titles with an appropriate Imp peripheral, such as steering wheels and fishing rod controllers. Titles in the deal include Chicken Blaster, Speed, Wild West Shootout …

Publisher says 22% of workforce is now 'based in low cost areas'

Sniper Ghost Warrior publisher City Interactive is fast establishing its UK operation. The firm is searching for developers, marketers and sales executives, as well as a new UK distributor, to expand its business in Europe. It has opened a London development studio in December led by Black and Bodycount designer Stuart …

It’s coming up to three years for the Warner UK games team. Are you happy with the progress so far? We always strive to do better, which is why Warner Bros. is one of the largest entertainment companies in the world, and to maintain that position you need to continually …

A Game Distribution is a big supporter of the open distribution model, which allows multiple firms to distribute the same product. Operations director Adam Harris says this drives competition and provides a wider and better choice for consumers. Open distribution naturally develops competition, which in its own right sparks innovation …

What sets A Game Distribution apart from other suppliers? We are a full service distributor of video games, accessories and consoles focused on supporting the international independent market as well as the promotions market. We can offer fully branded white label logistics for any store or promoter in Europe. How …

Vision Engine used in upcoming MMO title

Develop helps you steal the most desirable jobs in the industry, and looks at the evolving recruitment sector

Japanese publisher Capcom has reported strong results for the nine months ending December 31st 2010. Net sales for the period reached Y70.77bn (535m), a jump of 41.6 per cent year-on-year. Income jumped 165.1 per cent to Y12.77bn (97m) with net profit increasing 294.8 per cent to Y6.84bn (51.7m). The star …